Świątek out of Cincinnati WTA 1000 after semifinal loss to Pegula 5-7, 6-4, 4-6

Iga Świątek was eliminated in the semifinals of the WTA 1000 event in Cincinnati, losing to Jessica Pegula 5-7, 6-4, 4-6 in three sets and will not defend her title. Experts noted that both players performed at a similar level and the outcome was decided by fine margins. Pegula advances to the final against Coco Gauff.